Afinitor 5 mg Tablet (Everolimus 5 mg)

About Afinitor 5 mg Tablet (Everolimus 5 mg)

Afinitor 5mg Tablet must be taken in a dose and duration as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food but make sure to take it at about the same time every day. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.

The common side effects of this medicine include infection, fever, cough, fatigue, diarrhea, and upper respiratory infection. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions (rash, shortness of breath, coughing, swelling, etc.). Always seek medical advice if you have increased thirst or increased frequency of urination, suffer from shortness of breath, cough or fever, or need to receive any vaccination after taking this medication.

Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you for some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body. It may affect 

• Decreased appetite
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Pneumonitis
• Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
• Increased aspartate aminotransferase
• Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
• Lymphopenia
• Increased alanine aminotransferase
• Increased triglyceride level in blood
• Joint pain
• Pleural effusion
• Pulmonary edema
• Rash
• Diarrhea
• Infection

male or female fertility, so consult the doctor if you are planning to have a child.